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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.15, 888.23 and 207.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.15, 888.23 and 207.31 is: 310.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.15 : 888.23 = 207.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.15/888.23 = 207.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.15x = 888.23 × 207.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.15x = 184,137.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,137.92/592.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.97

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